In the 2006 Institutional Self-Study, the College identified the need for the Planning Council to identify measurable outcomes and assess how well it meets those outcomes on a regular basis.

The Planning Council is thus carrying out a brief survey to gauge faculty awareness of the ongoing strategic planning process. Please take the time to answer these questions. The Planning Council will evaluate and respond to the results.

Based on the Charter, the following are the duties of the Planning Council:

- Coordinating annual review and update of the College Strategic Plan, including ensuring the integration of results of Annual Assessments and Program Reviews into the College Strategic Plan and decision-making processes.

- Developing, communicating, and utilizing criteria to prioritize strategic planning and budgeting initiatives.

1. How effective was communication from the Planning Council about the Strategic Planning Process in terms of the process for submitting action items to the plan?

2. How effective was communication from the Planning Council regarding the criteria and required information necessary for an action item submission?

3. How aware are you of the need to justify requests and importance of using assessment results in submission of Strategic Plan items?

4. How aware are you of the process by which the Planning Council uses the Strategic Plan to prioritize budget requests?

5. What suggestions do you have for ways in which the Planning Council can improve the annual strategic planning process?